Residents keep watchful eye on Amite River as it crests, begins to recede

LIVINGSTON - Most of the Amite River has already reached flood stage and begun receding, but part of the river won't crest until Tuesday morning.

It's already crested in Denham Springs, Bayou Manchac and Port Vincent and should be back below flood stage at all three locations by Thursday evening. The river still hasn't crested in French Settlement but that will likely happen Tuesday morning.

The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is watching water levels closesly and making sure everyone stays out of the water. Barricades are up in high water areas and law enforcement is there to help.